Question 1

A cross-platform program is one that runs in what way?
A) only on one operating system
B) differently on every operating system
C) the same on multiple operating systems
D) differently on one operating system

Accepted Answer

A cross-platform program is designed to run the same way on multiple operating systems, ensuring consistent functionality and user experience across different platforms.

Question 2

Which of the following kinds of operating systems allow only one user to run one program at a time?
A) single user/single throttle
B) single user/single function
C) single user/single indexing
D) single user/single tasking

Accepted Answer

Single user/single tasking operating systems are designed to allow one user to execute one program at a time.

Question 3

With which of the following do users interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to issue commands?
A) command-line interface
B) menu-driven interface
C) performance-monitor interface
D) graphical user interface (GUI)

Accepted Answer

Graphical user interface (GUI) is a type of interface that allows users to interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to issue commands.

Question 4

With Windows, a warm boot can be performed in what way?
A) pressing the power button on the computer
B) clicking the Start button on the taskbar, clicking the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart
C) pressing the restart button on the computer
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

A warm boot in Windows is typically performed by using the Restart option from the Start menu, which reboots the system without completely powering it off.

Question 5

Which of the following is the process of starting or restarting a computer?
A) Launching
B) Loading
C) Booting
D) Keying

Accepted Answer

Booting is the process of starting or restarting a computer. It involves loading the operating system into memory and preparing the computer for use.

Question 6

During a cold boot on a personal computer, the POST (power-on self test) results are compared with data in which of the following chips?
A) CMOS
B) UNIX
C) BIOS
D) SCSI

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a cold boot on a personal...

Question 7

Which of the following kinds of software, such as operating systems and utility programs, consist of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices?
A) System
B) Application
C) Management
D) Program

Accepted Answer

System software includes operating systems and utility programs that manage and control computer hardware and provide a platform for running application software.

Question 8

Which of the following is firmware that contains a computer's startup instructions?
A) POST
B) BIOS
C) CMOS
D) DIOS

Accepted Answer

BIOS is the firmware that contains a computer's startup instructions.

Question 9

Which of the following is the core of an operating system that maintains the computer's clock, starts applications, and assigns the computer's resources, such as devices, programs, data, and information?
A) cell
B) grid
C) nexus
D) kernel

Accepted Answer

The kernel is the core part of an operating system responsible for managing system resources and communication between hardware and software components.

Question 10

When using the interface shown in the accompanying figure, the set of instructions entered into a computer is called which of the following languages?
A) window
B) command
C) instructional
D) prompt

Accepted Answer

The answer of  When using the interface shown in...

Question 11

Two types of system software are which of the following?
A) application software and utility programs
B) Web browsers and application software
C) operating systems and utility programs
D) operating systems and Web browsers

Accepted Answer

System software includes operating systems and utility programs, which manage and maintain computer resources.

Question 12

In the latest Windows versions, which of the following consists of several files that contain the system configuration information?
A) buffer
B) driver
C) platform
D) registry

Accepted Answer

The registry in Windows is a database that stores configuration settings and options for the operating system and installed applications.

Question 13

Which of the following is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources?
A) operating
B) disk-based
C) management
D) platform

Accepted Answer

An operating system is a set of programs that manage and coordinate all activities among computer hardware resources.

Question 14

The BIOS executes a series of tests that check the various system components including the buses, system clock, adapter cards, RAM chips, mouse, keyboard, and drives. What is this collectively known as?
A) boot
B) preemption
C) POST
D) UNIX

Accepted Answer

POST stands for Power-On Self-Test, which is a series of diagnostic tests run by the BIOS to ensure that the computer's hardware components are functioning correctly before the operating system loads.

Question 15

The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called which of the following?
A) base
B) platform
C) index
D) boot system

Accepted Answer

The operating system that a computer uses is commonly referred to as its platform. The other options are not terms typically used to refer to an operating system.

Question 16

Smart phones and other small computing devices often use which of the following kinds of operating system?
A) single user/single tasking
B) single user/multitasking
C) multiuser
D) multiprocessing

Accepted Answer

The answer of Smart phones and other small computing devices...

Question 17

The kernel remains in memory while the computer is running. In this way, the kernel is said to be which of the following?
A) memory-resident
B) memory-linked
C) memory-based
D) memory-indexed

Accepted Answer

The kernel is said to be memory-resident because it remains in memory while the computer is running.

Question 18

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which the following?
A) single user
B) single processing
C) multiuser
D) multiprocessing

Accepted Answer

Multiuser operating systems allow multiple users to connect and use the system simultaneously, which is characteristic of networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers.

Question 19

Which of the following kinds of drives is the drive from which a personal computer starts?
A) origin
B) initiating
C) archive
D) boot

Accepted Answer

The drive from which a personal computer starts is known as the boot drive. It contains the operating system files necessary for the computer to start up and run. Therefore, the correct option is D) boot.

Question 20

In an interface like the one shown in the accompanying figure, a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key combinations) to enter data and instructions. What is the term for this kind of interface?
A) command-line interface
B) menu-driven interface
C) performance-monitor interface
D) graphical user interface (GUI)

Accepted Answer

The answer of  In an interface like the one...

Quiz 8: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

A cross-platform program is one that runs in what way?

Which of the following kinds of operating systems allow only one user to run one program at a time?

With which of the following do users interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to issue commands?

With Windows, a warm boot can be performed in what way?

Which of the following is the process of starting or restarting a computer?

During a cold boot on a personal computer, the POST (power-on self test) results are compared with data in which of the following chips?

Which of the following kinds of software, such as operating systems and utility programs, consist of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices?

Which of the following is firmware that contains a computer's startup instructions?

Which of the following is the core of an operating system that maintains the computer's clock, starts applications, and assigns the computer's resources, such as devices, programs, data, and information?

When using the interface shown in the accompanying figure, the set of instructions entered into a computer is called which of the following languages?

Two types of system software are which of the following?

In the latest Windows versions, which of the following consists of several files that contain the system configuration information?

Which of the following is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources?

The BIOS executes a series of tests that check the various system components including the buses, system clock, adapter cards, RAM chips, mouse, keyboard, and drives. What is this collectively known as?

The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called which of the following?

Smart phones and other small computing devices often use which of the following kinds of operating system?

The kernel remains in memory while the computer is running. In this way, the kernel is said to be which of the following?

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which the following?

Which of the following kinds of drives is the drive from which a personal computer starts?

In an interface like the one shown in the accompanying figure, a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key combinations) to enter data and instructions. What is the term for this kind of interface?